Royce Lewis To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Lewis could return to the team as early as this weekend as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks from a left-oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since July 1. If the 24-year-old is available on […]

Chris Sale Likely To Start Friday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will likely return from the 60-day injured list to start on Friday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Sale made only two minor-league rehab appearances for Triple-A Worcester, so fantasy managers should not be expecting him to go very deep into Friday's game in […]

Red Sox Call Up Dinelson Lamet

The Boston Red Sox selected the contract of right-hander Dinelson Lamet from Triple-A Worcester on Monday and designated left-hander Richard Bleier for assignment in a corresponding move. Since signing a minor-league deal with Boston on June 28, Lamet has posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, seven walks and 16 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings over […]

Damien Harris, Latavius Murray Competing In Short-Yardage Situations

Buffalo Bills running backs Damien Harris and Latavius Murray have been competing at training camp in short-yardage situations. Murray remains the more accomplished and better receiver of the two backups to James Cook, but Harris has consistently been the second back to get snaps after Cook throughout training camp. It will be interesting to see […]

Lions Signing Teddy Bridgewater

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to an undisclosed deal on Monday after a recent visit with the team, according to sources. Rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) is set for a medical redshirt year with the Lions, and Bridgewater will give the team more backup depth behind starter Jared Goff entering the 2023 […]

Rashid Shaheed Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (groin) didn't practice at training camp on Monday and is expected to miss a few weeks, according to a source. Shaheed should still be ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season, but he could miss all of preseason action. When healthy, he's expected to be […]

Chiefs Expect Kadarius Toney To Be Ready For Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee), who tore his meniscus in the opening practice of training camp and required surgery, is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season against the Detroit Lions. Toney hasn't returned to practice, but the Chiefs remain hopeful that he can be their leading receiver […]

Derek Carr Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that he expects the starters, including quarterback Derek Carr, to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr and the rest of the starters probably won't see more than a few series on the field. It will be the 32-year-old signal-caller's debut with the […]

Jerome Ford Injured Monday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) left Monday's training camp practice with a hamstring injury. It's unclear as of right now how serious Ford's injury is, so until we know more, consider the 23-year-old to be day-to-day at camp. When healthy, he's expected to serve as Nick Chubb's primary backup in 2023, giving him […]

Baker Mayfield To Start First Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will start the team's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources. Kyle Trask will then start the second preseason game against the New York Jets. The two signal-callers have been rotating first-team repetitions through the offseason and into training camp this summer. Most accounts of Tampa's QB […]

Tytus Howard Out 4-6 Weeks

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on his hand on Monday, giving him a chance to return for the team's regular season opener on Sept. 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. The 27-year-old starting right tackle […]

Trevor Story To Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) decided that he's ready and will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Story will make his 2023 debut against the Kansas City Royals after finishing up a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. The 30-year-old looked good at the plate in 13 rehab games in […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Stroman was placed on the injured list last week with a hip injury, but he could be back in the Cubs starting rotation when he's eligible to return on Aug. 16. It sounds as if the 32-year-old veteran may not […]

Luis Arraez Resting In Series Opener

Miami Marlins All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the team's starting lineup for the series opener on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. With Arraez starting on the bench, Jon Berti is at the keystone and is batting leadoff against Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. This will be Arraez's first game off since the All-Star […]

No Structural Damage For Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) had an MRI exam on Monday morning that showed no structural damage to his right hamstring. He was able to do some running and will do baseball activities as tolerated, but he's not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Jon Berti will play […]

Brett Baty Sent Down

The New York Mets optioned third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. With Baty sent down amid his struggles at the plate, it will likely mean more playing time for Mark Vientos at the hot corner in Queens. The 23-year-old Baty is hitting just .216/.289/.331 with seven home runs, 27 RBI and 33 […]

Starling Marte Goes Back On Injured List

The New York Mets placed outfielder Starling Marte (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a right-groin strain on Monday and recalled infielder Jonathan Arauz and outfielder Abraham Almonte from the minors in corresponding moves. Marte had just returned from the injured list on Friday from a bout with migraines, but he finds himself right […]

Carlos Rodon Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees placed left-hander Carlos Rodon (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-hamstring strain and reinstated right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The team also recalled left-hander Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated right-hander Deivi Garcia for assignment in a corresponding […]

Emmanuel Clase Suspended For One Game

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Chicago White Sox, according to sources. Cleveland manager Terry Francona was also suspended one game. Both Clase and Francona will serve their one-game suspensions on Monday in the series opener against […]

Jose Ramirez Gets Three-Game Ban

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Chicago White Sox and shortstop Tim Anderson, according to sources. Ramirez is appealing the suspension and will remain in the lineup at third base and in the three-hole on Monday against […]

Tim Anderson Suspended Six Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended six games by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Cleveland Guardians and third baseman Jose Ramirez, according to sources. Anderson is starting on Monday against the New York Yankees while appealing his suspension, so he won't have to sit out […]

Manny Machado Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hamstring) remains in the starting lineup on Monday for the series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin, but he's serving as the designated hitter for the second straight day while managing right-hamstring tightness. The 31-year-old All-Star tweaked his hammy running the bases in […]

Oneil Cruz Expected To Return This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on 93.7 The Fan on Sunday that "all signs point to shortstop Oneil Cruz (leg) playing major-league games in Pittsburgh this season." However, Cherington added that Cruz is more likely to return in September, not August, as originally expected. The 24-year-old is walking without a limp and is […]

Guardians Claim Ramon Laureano Off Waivers From A's

The Cleveland Guardians claimed outfielder Ramon Laureano off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Laureano will join the Guardians after the A's designated him for assignment over the weekend. A change of scenery could be good for the 29-year-old outfielder, and he could see decent playing time in his new digs. In his 64 […]

Triston McKenzie Making Progress

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) resumed a throwing program on July 28 and has played catch for five days now and hasn't felt any setbacks. McKenzie still has hopes of returning by the end of the season after being scratched from his start on June 16 with right-elbow discomfort. He's dealing with a right […]

Shane Bieber Has Been Throwing Pain-Free

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) started a throwing program on Aug. 2 and has been pain-free. Bieber is dealing with right-elbow inflammation after going for an MRI exam on July 14. The good news is that he won't need surgery, so he can return again in 2023. Still, Bieber will need to gradually continue […]

Cal Quantrill Faces Live Hitters

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) was cleared to face live hitters at Double-A Akron on Friday and reported back to Cleveland to see how he bounced back on Saturday. The Guardians are still in the process of determining his next steps. If all is well with the 28-year-old, he should be cleared to begin […]

Miles Mikolas To Return On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will make his return to the starting rotation on Tuesday to face the Tampa Bay Rays after serving his five-game suspension. Mikolas was suspended for throwing at Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ on July 27. The 34-year-old will be on six days of rest this week, but he will […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Thursday?

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. He typically throws bullpen sessions three days before he starts, which would line him up to make his return from the 15-day injured list to the starting rotation on Thursday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 35-year-old future Hall of Famer also […]

Corey Julks Optioned To Triple-A

The Houston Astros optioned rookie outfielder Corey Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Julks will get sent back to the farm after going 13-for-70 (.245) with six home runs, 13 doubles, 32 RBI, 15 stolen bases and 35 runs scored in his first 86 major-league games (311 plate appearances) for the Astros. Those numbers […]